Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve investment in tennis facilities across the United Kingdom, particularly in deprived areas, in recognition of the achievements of Sir Andy Murray following his recent retirement.

Sir Andy Murray has contributed a huge amount to British sport throughout his long career, both on and off the court. We know how important access to facilities is as part of the legacy of our sporting heroes, so people can try the sports they see on screen. The Government has committed to continue to support grassroots facilities across the UK.

As part of the Park Tennis Court Programme, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Lawn Tennis Association are investing over £30 million between 2022-2024 to deliver improvements to over 3,000 park tennis courts across Great Britain. The renovation works include the installation of digital access gates, court nets, fencing, re-surfacing, and re-painting - all of which aim to improve access and increase participation in tennis, whilst prioritising the courts in the most deprived communities.